For general information and 24-hour/7 day-a-week public health emergencies call:
(914) 813-5000.
Physicians can report suspected or confirmed communicable diseases 24-hours/7 days-a-week by calling:
(914) 813-5159 during regular business hours
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March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Month
Westchester County is partnering with hospitals and health systems Countywide to raise awareness about colorectal cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and rates of the disease have been increasing among younger adults. Screening for colon cancer should begin at 45 for most people, but those with a family or personal history should begin screening even earlier. Learn more about colorectal cancer and get connected to free and affordable screenings.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
March 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
10 County Center Road, Second Floor, White Plains, New York
Westchester County Sanitary Code Amendment
NOTICE is hereby given that the Westchester County Board of Health shall conduct a public hearing at 9 a.m. on the 20th day of March 2025, at the second floor offices of the Westchester County Department of Health located at 10 County Center Road, White Plains, New York, with regard to proposed amendments as follows (Draft changes are underlined) :
- Article XII, 873.1203, Aquatic Supervision and Safety of Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Wading Pools and
- Article XII, 873.1204-1206, relating to the acquisition, maintenance and operation of automatic external defibrillators at bathing beaches and swimming pools, not including home pools, along with corresponding new definitions in section 873.101.
- and Rescinding Article XII, 873.431, Food Service Establishment: Construction
Copies of the proposed changes to Article XII of the Westchester County Sanitary Code are available for review and inspection at www.westchestergov.com/health.
Requests to participate in this Public Hearing should be made in writing or by telephone to Caren Halbfinger, Acting Secretary to the Westchester County Board of Health, hweb@westchestercountyny.gov; or 145 Huguenot Street, 7th floor, New Rochelle, NY 10801, telephone (914) 813-5013. Testimony should not exceed three (3) minutes and will be scheduled in the order in which requests are received. Written comments regarding the proposed amendment to Article XII of the Westchester County Sanitary Code will be accepted through Tuesday April 15, 2025.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been found in poultry and wild birds in Westchester County and throughout the United States. It has also been detected in dairy cattle and in other mammals. Human infections with avian influenza viruses have also occurred within the United States and the vast majority have been linked to close or lengthy unprotected contact with infected birds .Learn more about Avian Influenza.
Employment Opportunities at Westchester County Department of Health
Our Health Department team is rapidly expanding and we are looking to hire public health professionals in various fields. View our open jobs and apply today.